The government shutdown appears likely to continue into the week leading up to Nov. 1. Here's why that's a key date.

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push it to the limit.

With the federal government shutdown entering its 24th day on Friday, families who get food assistance are worried about how they'll put food on the table if the shutdown continues.

As the government shutdown persists, funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are at risk in states across the country. SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, are funded by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

About 680,000 Maryland residents — roughly 40% of whom are children — rely on SNAP to supplement their food budgets.

ATLANTA — Due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the Georgia Department of Human Services announced the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would not be available next month. That means starting Nov. 1, SNAP benefits, more popularly referred to as ...

Gov. Bill Lee says he "shares frustration" of poor families that won't see federal SNAP benefits but won't use state funds to keep food on their tables.

Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley introduced a bill Wednesday that would reinstate funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP) as the government shutdown stretches into its third week.